Practicing Reading Closely: Section 1 of the Great Law of Peace (Iroquois Constitution)

This Practicing Reading Closely: Section 1 of the Great Law of Peace (Iroquois Constitution) lesson plan also includes:

The third instructional activity in a unit study of the Iroquois focuses on developing reading skills. Pupils brainstorm the actions of close readers and record these behaviors on an anchor chart entitled, “Close Readers Do These Things.” Guided by the list, the class begins a close reading of Section 1 of the Great Law of Peace (The Iroquois Constitution). As a unifying activity, learners also add to their anchor chart, “Things to Tell Tim,” started in instructional activity two. Although part of a complete unit, the close reading approach could be used with any informational text.